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WE REACHED OUR GOAL - THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

WE DID SOMETHING DARING FOR A GOOD CAUSE!

WHEN: Saturday, August 22, 2026
WHERE: 1300 E. 9th Street, Downtown Cleveland, Ohio -- a 255-foot rappel

On Saturday, August 22nd, we had 51 brave rappellers make their way down the south-facing side of 1300 E. 9th Street, a 255-foot distance from roof top to ground. Participants raised $1,000 (minimum) to be part of this adventure, all to benefit Adoption Network Cleveland's programs and services. This was our second year partnering with Over The Edge to host this adventurous event -- and we had a blast! We had two rain delays, a supportive crowd of onlookers, and joyful vibes all day long. Thank you to everyone who rappelled, volunteered, donated, cheered us on, or otherwise supported the event.

Special thank you to Shari and Steve from 1300 E. 9th Street as well as our Over The Edge tech crew Kevin, Kitty, and Matt for all of your help in making the day so wonderful.

OVER THE EDGE 2026 IN THE NEWS:

Watch Betsie on WEWS Channel 5 with Danita Harris (August 14, 2026)
Watch Betsie on Good Morning Cleveland (Channel 5 News) (August 22, 2026)
UCC Staffers rappel off National Ministries headquarters for adoption fundraiser (August 25, 2026)
CLICK HERE to read Sarah's blog post about the event.

THANK YOU

Thank you to everyone who supported the Over The Edge fundraising campaign in 2026! We are beyond humbled and thrilled to have reached our ambitious goal of $105,000 of much-needed funding for Adoption Network Cleveland programs, services, and operations. Y'all SHOWED UP for us and that means more than words can express.

Can't wait to go OVER THE EDGE with you again in 2027!

ABOUT Adoption Network Cleveland:

Adoption Network Cleveland: The Ohio Family Connection is an innovative non-profit organization that fulfills otherwise unmet needs for information, advocacy, education, and support for members of the adoption triad (adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive/kinship/foster parents), youth in foster care, siblings, and related professionals.

Since our founding in 1988, Adoption Network Cleveland has developed a range of programs and services designed to meet community needs. We believe adoption is a complex, lifelong, and intergenerational journey for all those whose lives are impacted. Recognizing that a unified voice is a strong voice, Adoption Network Cleveland promotes community awareness and social change by advocating for progressive policies and openness in practice, policy, and law at the local, state, and federal levels.